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Zaczek Family History

Zaczek Surname Meaning

Polish (also Żaczek): nickname meaning ‘schoolboy’ from Old Polish żaczek a diminutive of żak (see Zak).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zaczek family from?

You can see how Zaczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaczek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zaczek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zaczek family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaczek's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Zaczek families in 1911.
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What did your Zaczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaczek. 35% of Zaczek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zaczek women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaczek were Helper and Machine Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Zaczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Zaczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaczek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 268 immigration records available for the last name Zaczek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 377 military records available for the last name Zaczek. For the veterans among your Zaczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaczek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zaczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zaczek in 1959 was 39, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaczek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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